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France-Turkey ties shape Europe's Libya policies

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LIBYA

France has supported eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar while Italy backs the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA). Germany has been enlisted by the UN to…

Russia risks mission creep as Syrian rebels dig in

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SYRIA

Since the start of Russian airstrikes last September, the rebels have suffered their largest territorial loss to the regime in two years. The new counter-insurgent strategy…

Ever Given may embroil Egypt in liability disputes

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INT/EGYPT

The SCA aims to clear the traffic jam caused by the blockage within four days, but it will probably take several weeks to clear the backlog on supply chains.

Shipping industry seems slow to turn to wind power

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INTERNATIONAL

This applies the ETS cap to maritime transport emissions for the first time, encouraging the shipping industry to abandon traditional fuels. With bunker prices soaring (world…

Philippines violence will rise ahead of election

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PHILIPPINES

High-impact attacks by the ASG, the New People's Army (NPA) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in recent months threaten internal security and the struggling…

Climate and technology drive weather insurance growth

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INTERNATIONAL

Weather insurance market outlook.

New SAA deal could taint Pretoria's reform agenda

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SOUTH AFRICA

It also raises questions about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reform plan for state-owned enterprises (SOEs), crucial to growth prospects and the restoration of public finances, as…

Australia emission standards will have limited impact

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AUSTRALIA

Although raising fuel efficiency standards as a means of reducing emissions has been a high-profile issue for the government, last-minute concessions to the automotive sector will…

Armenia and Azerbaijan will import more arms

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ARMENIA/AZERBAIJAN

France announced in November that it would deliver armoured vehicles to Armenia, prompting protests from Azerbaijan. The news threatens the tentative negotiations taking place…

Japan will strengthen relations with Gulf states

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JAPAN

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are major suppliers of oil and gas, and Japan needs to secure its future energy supplies, but Tokyo would like strategic…